Top 10 Cricketers with Most Ducks in IPL

When we talk about the Indian Premier League (IPL), the first thing that comes to our mind is the fast-paced game, whether it’s about batting or bowling. IPL is the richest cricket league in the world and is played in the T20 format, which makes it obvious for the players to do their job fast as the format doesn’t give you much time to act to the situations. However, when it comes to batters while trying to bat fast and get quick runs, they often lose their wickets without even scoring a single run. And when a batter gets out on the very first ball he faces, we call it a ‘Golden Duck’. On the other hand, if a batter gets out on zero but has played more than one delivery, then it’s known as a ‘Duck’.

IPL has seen many great players honouring the league with their magnificent performances over the years. There are many players who have scored quick half-centuries or centuries and etched their names in the history books. The record for the fastest half-century in the history of IPL is under the name of Indian youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal who smashed a fifty off just 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2023.

On the other hand, the record for the fastest century in the history of IPL is under the name of former West Indies legend and Universe Boss Chris Gayle. The left-handed powerhouse smashed a century off just 30 deliveries in 2013 during a clash against Pune Warriors. But there are some big names who are on the list of an unwanted record of having the most ducks in IPL history. On that note, let’s take a look at the top 10 players with the most golden ducks in IPL.

10. Ajinkya Rahane (13 ducks)

The veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is one of the few players who are still playing in IPL since its start in 2008. He made his debut in the league with Mumbai Indians (MI) and since then, he has represented four other franchises which are Rajasthan Royals (RR), Rising Pune Supergiants, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). 

Rahane has played 185 matches in the IPL so far and has scored 4642 runs at an average of 30.14. He has also smashed 30 half-centuries and 2 centuries in the league so far. However, being an opening batter, Rahane has also dismissed on ducks 13 times and comes in the 10th position of this list. The right-handed batter will be playing for KKR once again in the 18th edition of the league and he might also be seen leading the side as well.

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9. Manish Pandey (14 ducks)

Another Indian player who has been playing in the richest cricket league in the world since 2008. The star India batter made his IPL debut with the Mumbai Indians (MI). He only played three matches in his first season. However, the turning point came in 2009, when he became the first Indian batter to score a century in the IPL while playing for RCB. Apart from MI and RCB, Pandey has represented five other franchises, which are Pune Warriors India, KKR, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC).

Pandey has played 171 matches in the IPL so far and scored 3850 runs at an average of 29.16. He also has 22 half-centuries and a century to his name. However, over the years, Pandey has failed to perform consistently, due to which he doesn’t get to play for a franchise for long. The right-handed batter has been dismissed on a duck 14 times, which has raised questions about him as he bats in the middle order when the player’s responsibility is to take his team out of difficult situations.

8. Ambati Rayudu (14 ducks)

Right-handed batter Ambati Rayudu made his IPL debut in 2010 while playing for the Mumbai Indians (MI). And he ended up becoming one of the most successful players in the history of IPL. He has won the title on six occasions, three times with MI in 2013, 2015 and 2017 and three times with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during 2018, 2021 and 2023. Rayudy played 204 matches in the league and scored 4348 runs at an average of 28.23. During his career, he scored 22 half-centuries and a century.

Rayudu used to bat in the middle order for both MI and CSK. He was also seen playing the role of a finisher multiple times, especially for MI. However, sometimes the need for quick runs and acceleration led him to get out without scoring a single run. Rayudu has been dismissed on duck 14 times in his career.

7. Mandeep Singh (15 ducks)

Punjab’s star batter, Mandeep Singh made his IPL debut in 2010 while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, his best performance in the league came in 2012 when he played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). 

During that season, Mandeep played 16 matches and ended up Punjab’s leading run-scorer, scoring 432 runs. Mandeep has played 111 matches in the IPL so far and has scored 1706 runs at an average of 20.80. The right-handed batter has been dismissed on a duck 15 times so far in IPL.

6. Rashid Khan (15 ducks)

The star leg spinner from Afghanistan became a spin sensation in his debut year in IPL in 2017. He made his IPL debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and played for the franchise for five years, making several records. Rashid is known for his amazing spin bowling, however, he also has the ability to contribute with the bat as well. He has proven himself as a strong finisher who has the ability to take his team past the victory line in pressure situations.

Rashid has played 111 matches in the IPL so far and has scored 545 runs at a decent average of 14.72. He also has a half-century to his name. Rashid often comes to bat when the team need to get quick runs, due to which he often gets out without scoring a run. He has been dismissed on a duck 15 times in IPL so far.

5. Sunil Narine (16 ducks)

The Caribbean powerhouse Sunil Narine has been playing for KKR since 2012 and has become one of the most loyal and important parts of the franchise. His spin bowling mastery is quite known to the world. He has troubled players like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and other star batters many times with his magnificent spin bowling.

However, the scariest thing about him for his opponents is him coming as an opener and destroying every bowler who comes to bowl him. Narine has been one of the most destructive openers in the history of IPL. The left-handed batter has played 177 matches in IPL so far and has scored 1534 runs with seven half-centuries and a century as well. KKR always ask him to go and hit every bowler from the very first ball, which has also led to his wicket on a duck 16 times so far.

4. Piyush Chawla (16 ducks)

The veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla made his IPL debut in 2008 with Punjab and played for the franchise till 2013. He became a part of KKR in 2014 and surprisingly, he helped the team win their 2nd IPL title by defeating Punjab in the finals. Chawla was the key player for KKR who smashed much-needed boundaries during the final few balls of the decider against Punjab.

Apart from Punjab and KKR, Chawla has also represented Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, however, he always remained a tailender. He has played 192 matches in IPL and registered 16 ducks.

3. Rohit Sharma (17 ducks)

The veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in the IPL history, along with MS Dhoni, who have won five IPL titles as a captain. Rohit was also a part of the Deccan Chargers side, who won the IPL in 2009. Apart from the captaincy, Rohit is one of the most successful batters in IPL history. Rohit has played 257 matches in IPL so far and has scored 6628 runs at an average of 29.72, including 43 half-centuries and two centuries. 

He is the third-highest run-scorer in IPL history, standing behind Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan. However, he will have the opportunity to surpass Dhawan on the list as the left-hander has taken retirement. Rohit has registered the most golden ducks in IPL (17) as well in the richest cricket league in the world, third in the list.

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2. Glenn Maxwell (18 ducks)

The star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell made his IPL debut in 2012 while playing for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). However, he played only two matches for Delhi and was moved to Mumbai Indians in 2013, where again, he played only three matches. However, in 2014, playing for Punjab, Maxwell impressed everyone by becoming the 3rd highest run-scorer of the season. He helped Punjab to make it to the finals, however, they couldn’t win it.

After four years, the big show is set to be back in Punjab for the upcoming IPL edition. Maxwell has played 134 matches in the IPL so far and has scored 2771 runs at an average of 24.74. However, he has a strike rate of 156.73, with 18 half-centuries. He has also been dismissed 18 times on duck.

1. Dinesh Karthik (18 ducks)

Dinesh Karthik called his time from international cricket recently, but he was one of the players who has played in the IPL since its inaugural year in 2008. Karthik made his IPL debut with Delhi Daredevils and played his last IPL match with RCB. The right-handed wicketkeeper-batter has played 257 matches in IPL and has scored 4842 runs at an average of 26.31.

Karthik has always been a flexible batter, irrespective of the franchise he has played for. He has played in multiple batting positions, which speaks volumes of his flexibility and adaptability. He has also played a finisher’s role multiple times, especially for RCB and has also been dismissed on a duck multiple times. Karthik has registered the most ducks in IPL history (18), the most by anyone.